War in Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb possible assistance to strengthen protection against Russian ballistic missiles. The parties also considered diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Due to Russian shelling on August 5, approximately 126,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk region were without electricity. Energy workers began emergency restoration work, but the exact completion time is unknown.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about the supply of interceptor missiles. The parties coordinated efforts to accelerate assistance from partner countries.
Overdue accounts receivable of russian enterprises reached $112. 53 billion, increasing by 9.9% over five months. Intelligence officials say the real scale of non-payments is significantly greater than the official data indicate.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy forecasts a grain storage deficit of up to 11 million tonnes by the end of autumn. Romania will help increase the capacity of the Port of Constanța and border crossing points.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy identified three priorities for the winter during a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council: protection of critical infrastructure, shelters, and anti-ballistic capabilities. He also noted delays in some cities and regions.
On the night of August 5, Ukraine was unable to shoot down any of the 28 Russian missiles due to a shortage of interceptors for Patriot systems. Anton Herashchenko proposes striking plants and launchers.
The negotiations are ongoing, despite Trump's statements that there is no deal. Options are being considered for producing components in Ukraine with assembly in Europe.
Ferrexpo is temporarily suspending the production of iron ore products in Ukraine due to the Russian blockade of the ports. The company said that resumption depends on additional working capital.
Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Vadym Filashkin signed an order for the mandatory evacuation of children from the Kramatorsk community. A total of 525 children from 424 families are subject to evacuation due to the deteriorating security situation.
Law enforcement officers notified a major of the Military Law and Order Service of suspicion. For USD 10,000, he promised not to report a serviceman who had left his unit without authorization. He was detained while receiving the money.
The U. S. is updating its nuclear strategy, emphasizing short-range tactical weapons. The goal is to prevent a conventional war from escalating into a nuclear one.
An assassination attempt was carried out in Russia against the CEO of "Uraldronzavod," Volodymyr Tkachuk. His car exploded, and he is in serious condition in intensive care.
Kamikaze drones of various classes are changing the military economy, in which the cost of the means is weighed against the value of the target. The cost of a UAV depends on its missions, range, warhead weight, resistance to electronic warfare, and a number of other indicators.
Rescuers have completed the search operation in Kramatorsk, recovering the body of the deceased. In total, 27 people were injured in the Russian airstrike on August 4.
SBS Commander Robert Brovdi reported that 13 energy hubs in the occupied territories were struck on August 4–5. The total number since the beginning of the operation has reached 201 hubs.
Seven children aged between 10 and 17 were returned to territory under Ukraine’s control from the occupied part of Kherson region. Since the beginning of 2026, 124 children have been returned.
A Verkhovna Rada committee supported bills banning Russian musical content in the service sector and expanding the mandatory use of the Ukrainian language for officials and educators. Fines for violations are предусмотрены.
Lieutenant General Guillaume Boivin assumed command of SAG-U and NSATU from Curtis Buzzard. The US assured that the reorganization would not affect the volume of support for Ukraine.
As a result of Russia's strike on August 5, Liqui Moly's central product warehouse was destroyed. There were no casualties; the company is working to restore supplies.
On August 5, Russian missiles struck the NOVUS logistics center; this was already the second strike. The company is working to redistribute its stock so that stores can operate without interruption.
August 6 has been declared a Day of Mourning in the Kyiv region due to Russia's massive missile and drone attack. Sixteen people were killed, 36 injured, and 78 facilities were damaged.
The enemy attacked Odesa district with drones, killing one person and injuring eight others. Vehicles caught fire at an enterprise, and the fires were extinguished by rescuers.
As a result of the overnight shelling of Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, an ammonia container was damaged, and a leak of approximately 100 liters was contained. The NH₃ concentration was 91 ppm; there is no threat of a repeat leak.
President Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Donetsk region with the military, particularly around Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk. They also considered a threefold reduction in missile supplies for air defense and the priorities for long-range sanctions against russia.
The President of Ukraine said that the number of air defense missiles from partners had decreased threefold compared with 2025. He called for the acceleration of deliveries and the localization of production.
In Kherson, an enemy FPV drone hit a truck carrying food; there were no casualties. In Kharkiv, 11 people were injured in missile strikes, and four were hospitalized.
As a result of the Russian Federation's massive attack on Kyiv and the region, fires broke out at two Silpo distribution centers. Six employees were killed; the number of injured is being уточнено.
The European Commission allocates €1. 4 billion to Ukraine, obtained from frozen Russian assets, in response to Russia's massive attack. Prime Minister Koretskyi said that the funds will go toward the country's defense and resilience.
Elevated levels of air pollution have been recorded in Vyshneve, Obukhiv, and Brovary. Firefighting is ongoing at five locations, with firefighting robots and helicopters deployed.